These Flexy Strip Polypanels are so thin that they can be all wobbly-like. The 'light' versions are super flexible, while the regular versions can behave more like springs. Experiment with the different sizes and thicknesses to see what they can do!

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**What are Polypanels?**

_"Welcome to the world of Polypanels, a system of snap together parts that let you build whatever you want! It’s like an open-ended construction toy for making functional things, harnessing the power of 3D printing and the community to make it truly  limitless."_

[Intro to Polypanels](https://www.makeanything.design/polypanels)

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_**Printing Guidelines**_

A high wall thickness of 5 shells/perimiters will ensure solid snap connectors. From there settings can vary based on your desired outcome. Print solid for the most robust and long lasting joints, or print a lower infill with 0 top and bottom layer thickness for a cool exposed infill pattern.

This download contains many variations, including two part versions for printing with dual extruders or multiple processes. Combine the _"_Edge.stl"_ and one of the _"_Inner.stl"_ files.

 


Polypanels // Flexy Strip (sizes 60, 80, 100)

flexystrip-60.stl

This print combines standard and 'Fuzzy Skin' printing for a unique and satisfying multi-textured appearance. Follow the printing guidelines below for a successful result!

This version of the vase is 120mm tall. You can find a [larger version here](https://than.gs/m/1252212?affiliateCode=MAKE).

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_**Printing Guidelines**_

- 3MF files for Bambu Studio and Prusa Slicer are included with the multi-texture settings already applied, but I still suggest you review the settings and slicer preview to make sure everything looks right for your setup

- Combine 'Main' and 'Fuzzy' parts to print together. 'Main' prints with standard settings (0.16mm layer height, 2-3 perimeters, 5 top layers, 0.4mm outer wall width). For the 'Fuzzy' part, set perimeters to 1, infill to 0%, and enable Fuzzy Skin on 'All walls' with point distance of '0.3mm' and thickness of '0.6mm'. 

_Importing STLs as multipart models_

- For Bambu Studio/Orca Slicer, drag both files into the slicer together and select 'Yes' to the prompt 'Load these files as a single object with multiple parts?' Now you can individually modify parameters under the 'Objects' setting tab.

- For Prusa Slicer, ensure that you are in 'Expert Mode'. First, import the 'Main' body, then right click on the name in the lefthand parts list, and click 'Add Part>Load' to add the 'Fuzzy' body. Now you can right click that part in the same list and go to 'Add Settings' to add 'Layers and Perimeters > Perimeters' + 'Infill > Fill density' + 'Fuzzy Skin > Fuzzy Skin + Fuzzy skin point distance + Fuzzy skin thickness'. That will add the ability to adjust those settings individually.

[I also made a video about the process](https://youtu.be/zmZCA9jqGiI?si=Nhn8_Sy2W9VxjTF9)


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Photographed model was printed using [Fillamentum Extrafill PLA Traffic White](https://shop.fillamentum.com/en-in/collections/pla-extrafill-filament/products/pla-extrafill-traffic-white?variant=941509019&sca_ref=4370659.yMNBP8QL28&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=affi&utm_campaign=code) also available at [3DJake](https://www.3djake.com/fillamentum/pla-extrafill-traffic-white) and [MatterHackers](https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/fillamentum-pla/sk/MH8Q3ZH1?aff=7354). Printer was the [QIDI Q1-Pro 3D Printer](https://amzn.to/4a1BtS9)*

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